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Review Geometry Week
Fifth graders participate in a review game of geometry topics. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders use the "Eggspert" interactive classroom game system to review the geometry skills taught that week. Students work in teams to complete...
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The Calculus Whiz Who Loved Candy
Students develop an equation for finding the volume of a commonly known piece of candy (M&M, Hershey's Kiss, Tootsie Roll Pop, Life Saver, etc.) by using calculus.
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Perimeter Playground
Students explore geometry by participating in a school measuring activity. For this perimeter lesson, students discuss the techniques and methods used in order to measure a large perimeter or geometric figure. Students utilize grid...
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Simply Symmetry
Students make pictures with squeeze bottles of tempera paint, and fold the paper to show lines of symmetry. They complete a T chart to showing lines of symmetry. They access a website to complete a symmetry activity.
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Hexagon Island
Students identify different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students name polygons using the number of sides. They calculate distance and slopes using the correct formula.
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Diagonals to Quadrilaterals II
Students identify the properties of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students find the slope of a line and calculate the distance between two lines. They differentiate between similar and congruent polygons.
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Classify Prisms
Students classify prisms according to their attributes. In this classifying prisms lesson plan, students explore different prisms. Students generate observations of the attributes and classify the prism correctly.
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Circles, Cylinders, Cones and Spheres
In this comparing geometric figures worksheet, learners continue patterns and observe circles. In this problem solving worksheet, students answer seven questions.
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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
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Investigating Quadrilaterals
Fourth graders discuss the various attributes of quadrilaterals. In groups, they use the attributes to sort quadrilaterals into different classes and a hierarchy. They review the new vocabulary and attributes with a partner to end the...
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Surface Area of Pyramids
Students identify the surface area of pyramids and other polygons. In this geometry lesson, students find the different measurements for the different parts of a polygon. They use the surface area formula to solve for the surface area,
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Triangles in Architecture
Students find triangles in the real world. In this geometry lesson, students analyze and identify properties of two and three-dimensional objects. They differentiate between similarity and congruence.
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Finding the Area & Volume of Buildings Using Architectural Drawings
Fifth graders find the area and volume of buildings. In this architecture lesson, 5th graders look at the drawings of three historic Tennessee buildings. They use these to help find the area and volume of the building.
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The Search for Pythagoras' Treasure
Learners identify and define properties of triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the missing sides and angles of right triangles. They use the rules of the Pythagorean Theorem to solve their problems.
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The Android Factory
Students explore the idea that primitive virtual 3D objects can be reshaped to infinitely original combinations using additive and subtractive methods. They create 3-D objects with a computer which necessitates a cooperation of...
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Identifying Lines of Symmetry
Students calculate the lines of symmetry using polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students graph, compare and estimate using collected data. They identify different attributes to the polygons based on their sides.
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Incredible Edible Bridges
Students create a bridge using engineering and geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the missing measures of polygons sides and angles. They work together to solve real life situation using problem...
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Area of Complex Figures
Fifth graders use formulas for calculating areas of squares and rectangles to find area of complex figure, compare their own ideas with their classmates' ideas, and recognize that there are multiple methods for finding area of complex...
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Play Dough Day
Twelfth graders build a model of the following figures with the base from column I and the cross-section from column II. Draw the base with labeled axes on the graph paper and construct the figure on top of the base with the play dough...
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 2: Dancing Duo
Second graders and teachers identify geometric vocabulary word by searching a geometry website. They create a Quilt Word Wall using the geometry words.
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Chemistry Unit on Compounds, Formulas, and Equations
Learners perform a review assignment in 3 portions to review chemistry compounds, formulas, and equations. The assignment consists of several different portions that can be used as assessments. The majority of the lesson plan is composed...
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Navy Sail Design
Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore sailboat design. In this Pythagorean Theorem instructional activity, two sides of a triangular sail are measured, and the theorem is used to calculate the third side. A worksheet, bulletin...
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Slope Right Up
Students use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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Equilateral Triangles
Students examine the attribute of equilateral triangles. In this equilateral triangle lesson, students examine a number of paper triangles to determine how they are classified. They determine how triangles are depicted in Navajo rugs.